Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
Crispy outsides and fluffy insides with garlic, Parmesan, and herbs make this a tasty side.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbsbaby potatoes (yukon gold or red)
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- ½ tspsea salt
- ¼ tspblack pepper
- ½ tspdried italian herbs (optional)
- ⅓ cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbspchopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain thoroughly.
- 3
Arrange potatoes on the baking sheet and gently press each with a potato masher or fork until slightly flattened but still intact.
- 4
Combine olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs in a small bowl. Brush this mixture generously over each smashed potato.
- 5
Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan evenly over the potatoes.
- 6
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until edges are golden and crispy.
- 7
Remove from oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot.